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Local Author Appeals to Save Worle Library Facing Closure Friday, February 13, 2026 library closure northsomerset worle community education author budget council volunteers Nick Smart, a local author from Weston-super-Mare, has issued a heartfelt appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library, a place he credits as the “gateway” to his education … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis as Special Needs Deficit Threatens Bankruptcy by 2028 Friday, February 6, 2026 somerset council bankruptcy education send dsg deficit insolvency funding ehcp Somerset Council is on the brink of a severe financial crisis, with warnings that it may face effective bankruptcy by 2028 due to escalating spending on special education needs. Currently, funding for most non-academy schools … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis as SEND Spending Threatens Bankruptcy by 2028 Friday, February 6, 2026 somerset dsg send deficit bankruptcy education council funding ehcp insolvency Somerset Council is confronting a critical financial challenge, warning it may face effective bankruptcy by 2028 due to escalating spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The council’s rising deficit in … Read More
Kingswood School Expresses Deep Regret Over Historical Abuse Allegations Wednesday, February 4, 2026 kingswood abuse allegations boarding safeguarding support education investigation childprotection bath Kingswood School in Bath has issued a heartfelt statement expressing profound sorrow after a former student came forward with allegations of abuse involving a staff member in the 1990s. In a letter addressed to alumni on … Read More
F1 Champion Lando Norris Visits Former Primary School Near Bristol Wednesday, February 4, 2026 landonorris formula1 chewstoke bristol primaryschool motorsport inspiration assembly champion education sport F1 star and champion Lando Norris recently returned to his roots with a heartfelt visit to his former primary school, Chew Stoke Church School, near Bristol. During a special assembly, Norris took the time to share his … Read More